For the members who are from the LA area, there is going to be a rescue rally to raise funds and awareness for pet rescues, please go if you can. Below is the link to the site and the text from it as well.
http://www.rallytorescue.com/purinaevents.aspx Text from site:
It's a dog help dog world – and you and your dog can help! Rally to Rescue™ presents Rescue Rally, a day of events to raise funds and awareness for pet rescue on Saturday, July 23 in Brentwood, CA.
Take your walk for a dog
Bring your cat or dog for a half-mile walk to help homeless pets. Your $10 cash registration fee benefits participating pet rescue organizations. Each registered marcher receives one free Rally to Rescue™ collar and wristband set and T-shirt.
Performance cats and dogs take the stage from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Rescue organizations will be on-hand with adoptable pets and information about how you can adopt a rescued cat or dog.
Rescue Rally is designed to raise funds and awareness for Pet Rescue. Rally to Rescue™ helps rescue organizations across the country give rescued dogs and cats the nutrition and care they need and the loving homes they deserve.
Event Details
Rally to be held from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 23 at Barrington Park, Brentwood, CA. Registration for half-mile walk is 8 AM - 10 AM; walk begins at 10:30 AM. Park for $3 at VA West Los Angeles Medical Center (11301 Wilshire Blvd.) & catch the FREE shuttle to Barrington Park.